Hip-Hop History
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Music During an appearance on Talib Kweli's "The People's Party," Inspectah Deck breaks down the incredible origin story behind his "Triumph" verse.
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Original Content After Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot" catapulted the Young Money artist onto the global stage, we take a look at what's happened during Cory Gunz's 15-plus year career.
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Original Content On its twenty-fourth anniversary, look back on one of hip-hop's truly legendary nights.
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Mitch Findlay -
Original Content Long before Westside Boogie and Grip, Obie Trice was Shady Records' leading protege. Here, we take a look at where the Detroit rapper's momentum dropped off, and what's happened to him since.
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Robert Blair -
Hip-Hop History DJ Drama details how he connected Drake and Gucci Mane which nearly led to a joint mixtape.
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Pop Culture Ice Cube's influence across hip-hop is undeniable and widespread. From his work with N.W.A. to his lengthy solo career, the Los Angeles rapper has left an impact on many of rap's biggest artist. Here are a few emcees who have given nods to Ice Cube's influence on their work and lives.
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Original Content Immortal Technique and Jay-Z both delivered two of hip-hop's most memorable twists in "Dance With The Devil" and "Meet The Parents" respectively.
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Mitch Findlay -
Original Content How Darryl "Joe Cool' Daniel's album artwork for Snoop Dogg's "Doggystyle" has influenced generations of hip-hop artwork.
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Sanibel Chai -
Songs Females That Started the Rap & Hip-Hop Game.
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Molly Byrne -
Music Freekey Zekey finally opens up about the night he was shot.
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Mitch Findlay -
Hip-Hop History "You want me to grind on will.i.am in a bathing suit?"
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Original Content After reuniting on the Juvenile-assisted "Ride Dat," we survey Lil Wayne and Birdman's bitter feud to pinpoint what went wrong and how their bond was finally repaired.
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Robert Blair